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R131 EAN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,869 mi
Last recorded133,869 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 EAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2016 133,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 133,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 132,754 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 131,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 129,171 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 129,282 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 129,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 116,378 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 99,675 miles

headlights have flat pattern set for continental use

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 82,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,519 miles

exhaust front pipe rattles

nail in osr tyre

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R131 EAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R131 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 EAN registered?

R131 EAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R131 EAN safe to buy?

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